I love this Mixer so much, that after my first one broke ( which I had for 10 years), I went out and bought a new one. It didn't even break really, just a couple of speeds stopped working. Nevertheless, it's a hearty, strong, durable piece of kitchen ware that my kitchen gets lonely without! It cleans easily, it mixes great, it's great for all your baking and/or applicable cooking needs! love it love it love it!!!!

Worked fine under very light use for four years. Kept extremely clean and maintained. And then it just died. Not built for longevity. The repair shop said it's not worth fixing because Kitchenaid prices its parts very high. RIP.

I can't say enough about how much I love my KitchenAid mixer. After purchasing several of the other brands of stand mixers thinking I could save money and have the same thing..........I finally opened my eyes to realize that they were JUNK!

The best mixer on the market is KitchenAid! What more can I say. I used if for everything from the best mashed potatoes in town to the thickest recipes immaginable. I use mine for grinding nuts to grinding venison.

I love my KitchenAid mixer so much that I bought this exact mixer for my daughter for a gift! No kitchen is complete without a KitchenAid mixer. Don't throw all of your money away with the immitation mixers to turn around and buy the real deal. You won't be sorry to buy the best mixer first.

This 1 1/2 Quart Stand Mixer is definately large enough for the average kitchen.

Before you give up on the American standard give this a second look. This model is just right for a small kitchen. Believe me I know, back in the day when I was a young child Julia Child cooked in our family ranch commercial kitchen and I had the privilege of being spoon fed her Calzone and Cannelloni. One thing that always impressed me was how efficiently she used this model of the mixer. In those days, the late 70's, it was either that small model or the huge ones that used god knows how many watts. But in addition to being the most economical this model has some advantages that a great chef learns to take advantage of. For instance just recently I made bread and wanted to use a larger bowl- a stoneware pitcher just a bit wider than the stainless provided. That's where the smaller, tighter radius with this machine comes in. You can place a slightly wider base over the outside of the machine base and do no harm to a stoneware dish. By just holding onto the dish I was able to mix the bread dough just fine. Point being you can often fit the paddles on this machine into just about any bowl you mix with and when you're really cooking it can be so handy; all you have to do is reach over and hold your dish under the mixer and turn it on. So all in all if Julia Child could multi-task her kitchen this way then it's definitely no sacrifice for a quart less. A fantastic mixer!

Also watch for a sale I got this one for 50% off new from Amazon!

I own a KitchenAid mixer - which I loved until Motor Oil started leaking into my food. Just do a quick internet search on Kitchen Aid leaking oil and you'll get plenty of information - in particular that the company won't do anything about it, other than tell you to use your mixer more often. Give me a break!! Everytime I use it, I sit with paper toweling to catch the oil before it gets into the food. No more Kitchen Aid or Whirlpool products in my house.

I actually bought this same "bottom of the line" KA 4.5 quart white Stand Mixer about 6 or 7 years ago from a local store during the January clearance sales so I talked my husband into buying it since my birthday was coming up. He was just learning to cook and we really didn't have a good mixer - just a double beater hand mixer that was old and the "cheapest model" back then (probably 25 years old back when we bought our KA). He couldn't imagine using a stand mixer but after using it a few times for various pancake batters, omelets, and other "light" cooking projects, he really liked it and has never regretted the price.

I already owned a breadmaker so I hadn't even tried to use mine with the bread hook or to make bread with it. I'm happy to read the other people's experiences because I will watch out for that and see if we have a similar issue. Will doubtless continue to use my breadmaker though...

I grew up using my mom's old Sunbeam stand mixer so that's one of the reasons I wanted one, but I didn't like the two beater version and had enjoyed the Kitchen Aid when I tried out the one that a friend had. Her mixer eventually died and so when this went on sale this past November or December, us kids went in on one and delivered it to her. She loves it for the cookies and cakes that she frequently makes (she's always preferred to make her bread by hand, kneading it herself!!).

So for most things that a smaller family might need, this is probably more than adequate. But if you are into the "Artesian Breads" (think King Arthur Flour and their bread recipes!!) or other projects, you'll likely want to invest in the professional models like you see on TV.

I've also seen elsewhere on Amazon some cool graphics you can stick onto the mixer head and stand (like "flame" styles you'd see on a car or a cycle) so if this one is too boring a color, you might consider some decal enhancements! ;-)

I WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THIS MIXER I ORDERED ONE FOR MY MOTHER IN LAW AND SEVERAL OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. AMAZON TRUELY HAS THE VERY BEST OF THE BEST BUYS

I love this mixer. I had an old hand-me-down mixer I never used for anything because it was cumbersome, didn't mix well and was a pain to put together and take down. This mixer was on sale around the holidays and I splurged on myself. I love it. I have used it 20 times in 3 months, which is about 10 times more than I ever used my old mixer. This goes on my list of things that are totally worth the high price. Sometimes you do get what you pay for and this is a quality mixer.

My wife is very pleased with the mixer. She had never owned a stand mixer before, and has found many reasons to make use of it.

I inherited a Kitchenaid stand mixer that was already about four or five years old at the time, and have enjoyed using it these past seven and a half years. It has performed very well. Along with the mixer that came to me was a box of slicing and grating attachments that I never used until a few weeks ago when I finally gave up in frustration on trying to make my food processor work in spite of a faulty bowl and bowl cover. As a last resort I turned to those attachments as a substitute for the food processor.

Sure enough, the attachments did the jobs I needed them for, but grating carrots, for example, required a lot of elbow grease, since I had to apply a considerable pressure to the pushers to get the carrots to go through. In addition to that, I found that when the grating/slicing attachments were added to the front of the mixer the entire assembly became unstable and with each press of the pusher the entire mixer would try to topple over on me. I found myself having to rest one forearm on the motor housing to keep it upright while I exerted pressure on the two halves of the pusher with both hands to force the carrots through to the shredding device.

Grinding meat with the meat grinding attachment was a better experience, since the meat entered the grinder from a different angle leaving the machine more stable during that process. I notice when I'm in the stores that today's Kitchenaid mixers are configured just as my older one is, so I can't picture how they might have corrected the problems I have described above.

If you are looking for a powerful, effective stand mixer to use for bread dough or cake mixes, you will be pleased with the Kitchenaid, but if you have limited counter space and are considering buying the attachments hoping to get double duty out of your mixer instead of cluttering up your counter with a food processor, too, then you would do well to look for something with a better, more stable design.

I received this machine as a gift 5 years ago and was very impressed. I love the convenience of not having to mix things by hand and it works wonders on almost eveything. It gets a great deal of use from someone who cooks and bakes quite frequently. My only concern is that not too long after I received it, it started leaking some type of oil from the rotating gears above the attachment. I would wipe it away thinking nothing about it until I would find some in the bowl after not using it for awhile. I still use it very cautiously, wiping away every drop I see so as not to let it get into the food. I've heard that this is a common complaint and wonder if the newer models have done anything to prevent this.

This will make a great addition to our kitchen. I haven't used it myself, but my wife has and she loves it. Amazon has a great delivery whoever they use.

This mixer is the most wonderful product I've purchased in the past 10 years! I love how easy it is to use, it does a wonderful job and makes baking much faster. It's easy to clean and is heavy-duty so I won't worry about it breaking anytime soon. The bowl is quite adequate for any size recipe unless you're doing catering from your home, then your recipes will feed 100 or more, so you'd probably want the larger Artisan model. This one was more than $100 less that the Artisan model and was exactly what I wanted! Love, love, love it!

Ordered as a Christmas gift for a chef. It's the gift that keeps on giving..... He loves it and I love the food he makes for me with it!!

I've had a Kitchenaid for a couple of years now and recently purchased this model as a gift for a friend. She had threatened to take mine home with her after housesitting for me a few months back so I figured it was a perfect surprise for Christmas. I was right - she loved it!

I selected this model because she has limited counter space and it's a little smaller and lighter than the other models I had looked at. My aunt has had the same model for a number of years and uses it almost daily so I know it's durable. The only shortcoming it has is something I had not noticed before - the bowl does not have a handle and that makes it somewhat more difficult to remove and hold when pouring. I think that you can purchase a handled bowl seperately but that's going to add to your bottom line so you'll want to keep that in mind when comparing models.

Kitchenaids are HEAVY! The metal construction can make them hard to lift for people with limited strength and the flip-up head requires a good amount of space when open. It probably won't clear your upper cabinets so it's going to have to out in the open for use. Fortunately it is easy to push/pull once you have it located on the counter so you can pull it out for use and push it back when your done. There are heavy rubber feet to protect your surfaces.

Overall I think this is a good choice for even an advanced cook. The mixing action is superior to the brands I had owned before and it's "Made in America"! That point alone would get me to purchase another Kitchenaid! If you're looking for something more than basic white you'll have to fork over a few more bucks for the Artisen but that model has a handled bowl with a splash guard so the costs may about even out.

Having said that I'd buy this mixer again in a heartbeat!

my wife loved the mixed and only had one fault with it . the chrome around the base where the beater attatches started to peel off right away ,and right into what she was mixing.other than that the machine was and is in perfect working order.my mother still has her mixer which is the same as my wifes,and she has had it for at least 20 years.

the kitchaid is flawless it works great, sturdy. What else can i say about it. They one bad thing is not with kitchaid is with amazon shipping. this was a christmas present for my wife and they just slapped a shipping label on the box and sent it. Who does that during christmas season. if its a present dont trust shipping to not ruin a surprise for you.

Recently divorced, both from my former spouse and my KitchenAid mixer. I had originally purchased a replacement for approximately 1/3 the price (not for the spouse, for the mixer) and found it totally lacking in any category that you'd care to mention.

Spend the money, get the best.

By the way, if you're not doing commercial cooking this model is probably all that you'll ever need. You can spend more but you'll probably not need the extra features.

Works great! Very sturdy.. actually too heavy if you have to move it around.

This truly lives up to all the other reviews. No other mixer can compare. We love it and use it all the time for everything from baking to mixing anything else. The mixer bible is a great addition to this as it has hundreds of great recipes!

The best purchase I have ever made. I don't know why I didn't buy this product sooner. I can whip up a pound cake or a batch of cookies in no time. Fresh homemade bread is a favorite in our house and my new mixer can easily handle the job.

i got this for x-mas 2007 and was thrilled to get it . we ordered a opened-box wharehouse one at a discount price. got it and the knob on back for head tilt was gone,i was credited the value of getting it replaced instead of sending the whole unit back.ok with me

This is a great product. I paid only $109.00 including shipping. I could not find it for a less price anywhere.(deal of the day) The mixer works fabulous. Very easy clean up. Used to mix double batches of cookies.

I bought the Kitchenaid stand mixer recently. I have always wanted one but didn't think I could afford it. I was able to purchase the mixer on a Gold Box Deal. I am so happy with it. I use it often for many projects. I have arthritis, so it is nice to have a mixer that does most of the work. I also bought the cloth cover for it. I would recommend this mixer to others. I also bought the extra bowl with a handle which I use the most. It is also convenient to have a second bowl on hand sometimes.

would not hesitate for a second buying from this company. Prices are fantastic, delivery outstanding. The item I bought was a kitchenaid mixer, in the stores much too expensive for me but thru amazon was within my means. Highly recommend the site to all.
Dottie Laurenzano-Santa Maria, Calif

I made pralines with this mixer this Christmas and had to be very careful because it really beats up the mixture quickly! First batch was too stiff so had to experiment with it a little bit. Whipping cream is a snap. The only problem I had was the attachment did not reach all the product at the bottom and I had a little trouble getting the mixture scraped. I'm use to a small hand mixer though, so it's just a matter of getting use to this type mixer. I love it and recommend it.

I love this mixer. It is powerful enough to mix meatloaf and the thickest of cookie and bread batters. Does everything I need.

Sturdy mixer. I think it should last for atleast 5-8 years. Not a bad deal for $100.

What can I say abou a Gold Box item with pricing that could not be beat anywhere. KitchenAid quality as usual. Fast shipping. Great product.

managed to snatch up this mixer on a deal of the day offer. have always wanted one and i am very pleased with the performance of it! used it for all of my holiday baking and it was a breeze this year! thanks amazon!!!

I use this produce at least once a week and it is wonderful. No more loud blending... Highly recommend this product.

I purchased this for a Christmas gift. I personally have had mine for appox 15 yrs and never had any problems. Could not have asked for a better price when I purchased it. The speed of the delivery was also way above expectation. I have never had a problem when ordering from Amazon.

Very good product, and it offers a lot of versitility with all the attachments. This should last a life time!!!

I finally received one for Christmas after much begging and whining. I have used this same model at my mother's home and it is just beyond excellent. I make a lot of cheese cakes and this mixer pummels the cream cheese into complete submission. It creams butter and sugar with lightening speed. It whips cream into clouds of heaven. While it is heavy and not a space saver, I simply love it. If you like to bake in particular, spend the money on this model or one of the larger ones.

Our company, Gaston Systems, Inc. manufactures textile finishing equipment for customers in 24 countries.

One of these mixers is included in every equipment shipment for use by the customer to make test batches of textile finishing chemicals.

The chemical mixture may be thin as water or thick as taffy; the mixture may have large granuels that must be broken down and mixed into a compound as thick as tar.

This mixer handles it.

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